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Apps

Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone | TechCrunch

Apple’s iOS 26 software update for iPhones is available Monday to people who have an iPhone 11, iPhone...

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Gadgets

Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo eReader support will happen this year after all | TechCrunch

If you’re looking for an e-reader that allows you to buy expensive bestsellers from your local independent bookshops,...

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Apps

How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username | TechCrunch

Meta-owned chat app WhatsApp started to roll out username reservations for its 3 billion users earlier in June....

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In Brief

Uber’s European expansion plans may have hit a speed bump | TechCrunch

Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but...

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Apps

Travel app Hopper to pay $35M in FTC settlement over ‘unfairly’ charging hidden fees | TechCrunch

Hopper, the travel app known for its AI-driven flight and hotel price predictions, has agreed to a $35...

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Apps

Popular TV-tracking app TV Time is shutting down as company focuses on AI | TechCrunch

TV Time, a popular app for tracking the shows you’re watching and engaging in community discussions, is shutting...

WhatsApp username reservation rollout
Social

WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags | TechCrunch

WhatsApp this week started rolling out username reservations ahead of the broader launch planned later this year. The...

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Apps

Gemini Spark, Google’s agentic assistant, is now available on Mac | TechCrunch

Gemini Spark, Google’s AI agent that can help with aspects of your digital life, is now available on...

Apps

Threads adds new features to Live Chats as it expands access | TechCrunch

Meta’s Threads is adding new capabilities to its recently launched Live Chats feature while expanding access to more...

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Social

X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use | TechCrunch

X is making it easier for AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, Grok Build, and other MCP-compatible apps to...